Following identification of a mass by imaging studies, a client undergoes a needle biopsy of the kidney for a specific diagnosis. Which of the following is a nursing consideration for this procedure?
A) Prepare the client for general anesthesia.
B) Place the client in a side-lying position.
C) Place a soft pillow under the client's abdomen.
D) Apply pressure to the site to minimize bleeding.
D
Feedback:
The nurse should give the client a sedative, as ordered, and place the client in a prone position, with a sandbag under the abdomen. The sandbag helps bring the kidney into a more accessible position. A local anesthetic is injected into the skin, and the biopsy needle is inserted. After the procedure, the nurse should apply pressure to the site to minimize bleeding.
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